Long Time No See, Duchess Lawrence

"Cedric, my son... I hope you can lead this Empire. Be a great Emperor and protect the people. Father count on you and the rest of that, you must be able to solve everything."

The room was dark, Cedric looked over at the bed. On the bed lying someone, he talks to him. His voice make Cedric silent and goosebumps.

"Forgive me, for everything that have been done because of me and everything that make you suffer."

Cedric looked at the man indifferently and looked away.

"Yes, Father. I'll take care of the rest."

The person lying there was Cedric father, the Emperor of the Empire. The two of them were not alone, there were several doctors and servants who checked on him. The Emperor said before breathing his last.

"Keep...your mother... and Erwin... from him."

Father finally passed away before my own eyes. Before his face was covered by a cloth. I took one last look at his face and whispered in his ear.